GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Waterfront Director works under the direction of the Aquatics and Recreation Coordinator, to ensure the general safety of guests and staff at the waterfront, to supervise the waterfront team and to oversee Fairfield’s Aquatic Programs. The position runs primarily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Oversight would include over 100 lifeguards and swim instructors at 6 waterfront locations in Fairfield.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Oversee the Waterfront Staff

• Assist with the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of lifeguard captains, lifeguards, and swimming instructors
• Create schedules and process bi-weekly payroll for waterfront team
• Plan and provide orientation for staff and conduct trainings as necessary
• Maintain all training records

• Implements procedures to maintain the safety of beach patrons and staff.
• Inspect waterfront facilities daily; report any defects to Aquatics Coordinator
• Inspects waterfront equipment daily; restock, repair and/or make recommendations to replace as needed

• Orchestrate all aspects of Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Complete appropriate follow up documentation for any waterfront emergency or rescue

• Schedule, staff and supervise swimming instruction courses
• Liaise with Aquatics and Recreation Coordinator to facilitate waterfront games and activities

• Maintain visible presence on waterfront; regularly interact with & engage guests
• Expedite response to patron feedback

• Maintain inventory of all supplies, equipment and uniforms for waterfront
• Prepares required reports and maintains records for Town departments.
• Perform staff evaluations
• Attends meetings and performs other related duties as required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must hold current/valid Red Cross certificates in Waterfront Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instruction, CPR/AED for the Professional rescuer and First Aid.
• Must hold valid Red Cross Instructorship to teach Waterfront Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instruction, CPR/AED for the Professional rescuer and First Aid and all swimming classes in the Red Cross Learn to Swim program
• Must have experience in Waterfront Lifeguarding and Management
• LGI/WSI certifications preferred
• Must possess a valid driver’s license